A stunning comeback, Vietnam's national team secures a semifinal spot

(Football results) - The Vietnamese women's futsal team staged a thrilling comeback to overcome Myanmar 5-2, thereby officially advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship.

The Vietnamese women's futsal team delivered an impressive comeback to beat Myanmar 5-2 in Group B of the 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship, thus officially qualifying for the semifinals.

Right after the kickoff, the red-shirted girls took the initiative to push forward. In the 3rd minute, Mỹ Anh fired a dangerous shot after a combination with Phương Anh but failed to score. At minutes 5 and 7, Nguyệt Vi continuously threatened Myanmar's goal, but the opposing goalkeeper remained focused.

In the 8th minute, an unfortunate mistake occurred when Thùy Linh pushed forward, Phương Anh's clearance hit Ya Min Thant Zin's foot, allowing Myanmar to easily open the scoring. Vietnam pressed on and was rewarded in the 17th minute. From a well-executed corner play, Thùy Trang assisted Nguyệt Vi to equalize 1-1. However, just seconds later, Lwin Thet scored a rebound goal to put Myanmar ahead 2-1. The first half ended with the opponent holding a slight advantage.

In the second half, Vietnam exploded with energy. Just 20 seconds after the ball restarted, Nguyệt Vi fired two rapid shots to level the score at 2-2. In the 23rd minute, Biện Thị Hằng seized an opportunity from a quick counterattack, putting Vietnam ahead 3-2 for the first time. By the 27th minute, Biện Thị Hằng again scored precisely from a free kick, extending the lead to 4-2.

Myanmar played power-play towards the end but could not change the outcome. At the 40th minute, Biện Thị Hằng completed her hat-trick with a successful 9m free kick, sealing the 5-2 victory.

This convincing win not only confirmed the resilience of the Vietnamese women's futsal team but also secured their spot in the semifinals with an emotional performance.

Full time: Vietnam women's futsal 5-2 Myanmar

40' Powerful shot

From the second 9m free kick, Biện Thị Hằng unleashed a dangerous shot that beat Myanmar's goalkeeper, scoring Vietnam's fifth goal.

34' Missed chance

Nguyệt Vi took a strong 9m free kick, but luck favored Myanmar as the ball struck the crossbar.

33' Dangerous moment

Myanmar players executed a power play and fired a threatening shot that hit the crossbar of Thùy Linh's goal.

27' GOAL!!!

From a free-kick combination, Thùy Trang passed perfectly for Biện Thị Hằng to finish and increase the score to 4-2 for the red-shirted girls.

25' Missed shot

Thu Xuân launched a powerful shot, but it lacked a bit of accuracy to find the opponent’s goal.

23' GOAL!!!

From a lightning-fast counterattack, Biện Thị Hằng quickly seized the opportunity to help the Vietnamese girls take the lead for the first time in the match.

21' GOAL!!!

Right after the second half started, just 20 seconds in, Nguyệt Vi fired two quick shots, bringing an emotional equalizer for Vietnam.

21' Second half begins

Halftime: Vietnam women's futsal 1-2 Myanmar

17' Second conceded goal

Right after Vietnam equalized, Myanmar scored again from a wing play. Hnin Htwe took a long-range shot blocked by a Vietnamese defender, but Lwin Thet was in the right place to score on the rebound, making it 2-1 for Myanmar.

17' GOAL!!!

Originating from a well-executed corner play, Thùy Trang made a perfect pass for Nguyệt Vi to run in and finish accurately, leveling the score for Vietnam.

17' Missed shot

Nguyệt Vi took a powerful long-range shot, but the Myanmar goalkeeper made an excellent save.

15' Effort to score

Vietnamese players are pushing the pace, continuously organizing quick counterattacks to find an equalizing goal.

11' Missed chance

From Thu Trang’s corner kick, Biện Thị Hằng volleyed impressively, but the Myanmar goalkeeper failed to catch the ball. Thu Trang followed up, but no goal was scored for the Vietnamese girls.

8' Unfortunate mistake

While goalkeeper Thùy Linh advanced, Phương Anh cleared the ball into the foot of Myanmar’s number 7, Ya Min Thant Zin, who scored into an empty net to open the match's scoring.

7' Dangerous long shot

Nguyệt Vi took a threatening long-range shot, but the Myanmar goalkeeper successfully dived to block it.

5' Missed chance

From Thùy Trang’s precise cross, Nguyệt Vi rushed in to shoot at the far post, but the ball narrowly missed Myanmar’s goal.

3' Dangerous moment

After combining with Phương Anh, number 10 Mỹ Anh took a dangerous shot but couldn’t beat Myanmar’s goalkeeper.

1' Match starts

Vietnam starting lineup

Where to watch the Vietnam women's futsal vs Myanmar live?

• Time:1:30 PM, February 26, 2026.
• Venue:Terminal 2 Korat Indoor Stadium, Thailand.
• Tournament:Group B - 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship.
• Live on: TV360.

Key information before the Vietnam women's futsal vs Myanmar match

At 1:30 PM today, February 26, the Vietnam women's futsal team faces a decisive Group B match against Myanmar in the 2026 Southeast Asian Women's Futsal Championship. This encounter is crucial for coach Nguyễn Đình Hoàng's squad in the race to reach the semifinals.

After two rounds, the Vietnamese women have 3 points from a 2-0 win over the Philippines but suffered a 0-2 loss to Australia, making the group standings tense. Meanwhile, Myanmar has lost all matches and is almost out of contention. However, their nothing-to-lose mindset could make them unpredictable.

Theoretically, just beating Myanmar would give Vietnam 6 points and a strong advantage to qualify for the semifinals, especially since Australia is favored over the Philippines in their simultaneous match. Still, futsal is full of surprises and demands full concentration throughout the 40 minutes.

In their last meeting at SEA Games 33, Vietnam defeated Myanmar 4-2, though the skill gap was not large. Myanmar plays a tough defensive counterattack style, ready to punish any defensive mistakes.

The key for Vietnam's women's team lies in finishing ability and defensive composure—both areas that showed weaknesses in the loss to Australia. If they start proactively, control the game well, and capitalize on early chances, they can dictate the match.

This match is not only a battle for progression but also a test of the Vietnamese women's futsal team's resilience on the verge of the semifinals. A convincing win will boost the team's confidence for the journey ahead.